All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
by Architects
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: May 27, 2016
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 92
  3. Negative: 7 out of 92
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  1. Lessfreaky
    May 28, 2016
    10
    To be honest, i really enjoy this album. It is really nice and heavy, even better than Lost forever//Lost together. 10 of 10. Just enjoy - album worth it. Architects nailed it once again!
  2. sepiaclouds
    May 28, 2016
    9
    I recently started listening to this band as a recommendation from my brother, and i started out with their album Lost Forever//Lost Together. Needless to say, I was very impressed. After hearing the release of 'A Match Made In Heaven' I was thouroughly excited for this album (in hopes it didn't turn out like 'The Here and Now'). And my excitement paid off.

    1. Nihilist: A brilliant,    I recently started listening to this band as a recommendation from my brother, and i started out with their album Lost Forever//Lost Together. Needless to say, I was very impressed. After hearing the release of 'A Match Made In Heaven' I was thouroughly excited for this album (in hopes it didn't turn out like 'The Here and Now'). And my excitement paid off.

    1. Nihilist: A brilliant, hard hitting opening. (10/10)
    2. Deathwish: Some very good riffs, but a standard Architects song. (7.5/10)
    3. Phantom Fear: Polarised from the rest of the album with some pretty optimistic lyrics, and an amazing rhythm. (9/10)
    4. Downfall: Sounds fairly diverse compared to the rest of the album. Brilliant vocals and great guitar work. (8.5/10)
    5. Gone With The Wind: As hard hitting as Nihilist, just not as concise. (9/10)
    6. The Empty Hourglass: The only reason this album is rated 9, if I could remove any song from this album, it would be this. (6/10)
    7. A Match Made In Heaven: While Nihilist is the only other 10/10 on the album, this is my favourite. If you need evidence to support my opinions, just listen to the chorus. Amazing. (10/10)
    8. Gravity: So close to being perfect. The guitars and drums are so solid on this track, but I still think the vocals could be improved. (9.5/10)
    9. All Love is Lost: I feel like this is more filler than anything else, while most of my friends think this is better than AMMIH, I didn't think it was that strong of a track. (7/10)
    10. From The Wilderness: Some very good guitar work and Sam's signature great vocal style, as Deathwish, another standard Architects track. (8.5/10)
    11. Memento Mori: This 8 minute BEHEMOTH of a song is my third favourite. The glitchy electronics tie together the best closing song I have heard from Architects. A wonderful closing to the album. (9.5/10)

    Overall, this album was amazing. Better than Ruin? Maybe. Give this a listen if you like Metalcore, you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    There's no new ground broken here. That's ultimately not a bad thing. Actually it ends up being a really great thing. It's more refined version of Lost Forever //Lost Together, an already fantastic album. The band is firing on all cylinders and as a result, yeah, this is probably their best album.

    The lyrical themes still center on the same topics. However the areas they focus on are    There's no new ground broken here. That's ultimately not a bad thing. Actually it ends up being a really great thing. It's more refined version of Lost Forever //Lost Together, an already fantastic album. The band is firing on all cylinders and as a result, yeah, this is probably their best album.

    The lyrical themes still center on the same topics. However the areas they focus on are some of the most potent they've done. The lyrics and the mastership they have over their own sound makes for their most emotionally resonant album yet. The album's title really does a great job of letting you know what themes are on display here.

    It's a dark, angry, and emotional album. One where the band has poured every ounce of talent they have into it. They've mastered their sound and made one of the most important albums in the genre as of right now. This is some of the best new metalcore to come out in a while. Don't miss it.

    9.9/10    … Expand
  4. juicemachine
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time.
    The dept of the lyrics and the care and soul put into the sound was an amazing gift.
    In my opinion AOGHAU this marks the definition of a perfect album.
  5. jafetniccals
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Simply the best Architects album, also better than Daybreaker. It sounds like Lost Forever // Lost Together, but it is so much better than this one. Nice voices by Sam Carter and sick music with great work in the keyboards,
  6. akibiri
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    The atmosphere of the album gives a feeling of absolute hopelessness, from the sound to the lyrics. Sam Carters voice is incredible and all the instruments are doing a great job.
  7. Peachboiii
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite albums of all time, and Architects best album to date. Every single song is a banger
  8. Xathiahs
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
    One of the best album of the genre in the last few years. It has all the features of a masterpiece: inspired lyrics, heavy riffs, good and emotional melodic parts and Sam Carter voice is mindblowing.
  9. Mikecritic
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    The perfect level of heavy and beautiful. I gave it some thought and even without the touching backstory, this album carries as much weight as possible. Incredible lyrics, breakdowns and musicianship.
  10. Xe0m
    Feb 16, 2023
    6
    Honestly, I don't like architects because of the basically boring vocals and not eye-catching songs but if you looking for lyrics - listen to this

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PopMatters
    Jun 8, 2016
    70
    It’s not a giant leap forward, but it’s definitely the sound of a band doubling down, taking what they do best and running with it.
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  2. Exclaim
    May 27, 2016
    80
    If All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us was an Olympic gymnastic performance, it would have nailed the double backflip but stumbled just a bit on the landing, leaving onlookers blown away by the trick and barely remembering that last wobble.
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  3. Q Magazine
    May 26, 2016
    80
    All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us is a confrontationally loud, brilliant album, and every bit as bleak as its title. [Jul 2016, p.103]
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